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Haute Couture Autumn/Winter 2012/2013: Valentino & Chanel

By Alexandra SUHNER ISENBERG,
Editor-at-Large

Valentino

Something happened with this Valentino show that I really don’t like, I saw some reviews about it before I had the chance to have a look myself. That usually tends to affect my opinion a little, and in this case, I read it was amazing, so I went in expecting amazing. Good thing is, they amazed. This truly was a beautiful collection...read more

Chanel

The Chanel show started with a lot of boring suits and dresses. I guess this is a big part of Chanel's couture business, but I don't see why we need to see so many of them. There were way too many non-descript suits and separates that weren't worth sending down the catwalk. In fact, aside from a few beautiful shapes and detailing, this show was rather disappointing...read more